Japan: The Shaping of Daimyo Culture, 1185-1868 by Shimizu, Yoshiaki - 1989

Natl Gallery of Art, 1988-06-01. Paperback. Good. No dust jacket. Pages clean and crisp.

Natl Gallery of Art. Used - Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

National Gallery of Art, 1989. VG to VG-/na. Softcover. Some rubbing & edgewear; small creases/chips/closed tears at edges & corners; some yellowing; otherwise overall clean & tight. 402 pages Keywords: 0894681222

National Gallery of Art, 1988. Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Tight, square binding. The wrapper is clean, corners sharp. Mild sunning to spine area; square area of discoloration due to sticker removal. Text and images unmarked. 4to. 402pp.

Washington D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1988. xi, 402 pages, colour illustrations; 30 cm. Firm binding, with one spine crease. Clean inside copy. Age toning. First paperback edition. Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Profusely illustrated. "Overshadowed by shoguns and fierce samurai, the daimyo were feudal warlords who controlled Japan's provinces for much of the medieval and early modern epochs. Daimyo culture refined and reshaped samurai traditions; the warlords, whose collective self-image called for mastery of the arts of peace, took nature painting, calligraphy, handscrolls and the tea ceremony to new heights of expressive beauty. Daimyo warriors practiced Zen meditation and wrote poetry, following the example set by General Yoritomo (1147-1199), feudal lord of Kamakura, who later assumed the title of shogun. The cult of Bushido, the "way of the warrior," was led by daimyo chieftains steeled by Confucian precepts of… Read More

Washington: National Gallery of Art. Fine copy. 1988. 1st. softcover. 4to, 402 pp., With contributions by Martin Collcutt & Yoshiaki Shimizu .

National Gallery of Art, 1988. First. Paperback. Like New, slight wear to cover. 12x9x1.5

Natl Gallery of Art. Very Good. 1988. Paperback. 0894681222 . 402 pages .

Washington D.C.: National Gallery of Art; Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1988. xi, 402 pages, colour illustrations; 30 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to wraps, age toning. First paperback edition. Another copy available. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Profusely illustrated. "Overshadowed by shoguns and fierce samurai, the daimyo were feudal warlords who controlled Japan's provinces for much of the medieval and early modern epochs. Daimyo culture refined and reshaped samurai traditions; the warlords, whose collective self-image called for mastery of the arts of peace, took nature painting, calligraphy, handscrolls and the tea ceremony to new heights of expressive beauty. Daimyo warriors practiced Zen meditation and wrote poetry, following the example set by General Yoritomo (1147-1199), feudal lord of Kamakura, who later assumed the title of shogun. The cult of Bushido, the "way of the warrior," was led by daimyo… Read More

Washington D.C.: National Gallery of Art, 1988. xi, 402 pages, colour illustrations, plates; 30 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. "Overshadowed by shoguns and fierce samurai, the daimyo were feudal warlords who controlled Japan's provinces for much of the medieval and early modern epochs. Daimyo culture refined and reshaped samurai traditions; the warlords, whose collective self-image called for mastery of the arts of peace, took nature painting, calligraphy, handscrolls and the tea ceremony to new heights of expressive beauty. Daimyo warriors practiced Zen meditation and wrote poetry, following the example set by General Yoritomo (1147-1199), feudal lord of Kamakura, who later assumed the title of shogun. The cult of Bushido, the "way of the warrior," was led by daimyo chieftains steeled by Confucian precepts of dedicated service. This breathtaking album catalogues an exhibit now at the… Read More